Class matters, says Harman – 8 in the morning, January 21st

Harman BrownBy Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982

* It’s not comfortable for Labour, but class is still the single biggest factor in determining individual achievement, Harriet Harman will say today.

* Gordon Brown confirmed in PMQs his intention to hold a referendum on voting reform if Labour wins the next election.

* The government has been criticised after a minister revleaed cutbacks on counter-terrorism in Pakistan due to the falling value of the pound.

* A government initiative to improve employee skills has been criticised by MPs as “mismanaged”.

* An adviser to David Cameron, Lord Forsyth, has called for swift £75bn cuts if the Tories are elected.

* Family values have the Tories in a twist, says Steve Richards.

* BA cabin crew have ruled out the option of strike action over Easter.

* More than half of the UK’s 650 constituencies will be starting their counts when polls closed – rather than waiting till the next day.




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